| Loreena McKennitt – Mummers Dance Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I'm pretty sure this song might be about the pagan holiday Beltane. The first verse contains a hint in this direction. Ash, oak, birch, and yew are four types of trees that were considered holy by Druids and are still venerated by some neo-pagan groups. The tradition of mumming is apparently associated with the holiday May Day in some regions. May Day is basically the same thing as the neo-pagan Beltane. At any rate, some neo-pagan groups definitely incorporate mummers in their modern Beltane celebrations. |
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